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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649, 895.62 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649, 895.62 and 416.13 is: 574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649 : 895.62 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649/895.62 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649x = 895.62 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649x = 372,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,694.35/649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.26

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